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Reparenting Yourself Exercises – Embrace Self-Healing and Nurture Your Inner Child

by Guest Author on Aug 04 2023
Use reparenting yourself exercises to reconnect with your vulnerable self, heal emotional wounds, and cultivate self-compassion for transformative growth.
Happy father and his son building with blocks.

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How to Use a Feeling Chart for Adults in Positive Parenting

by Guest Author on Aug 03 2023
Unlock emotional well-being with a feeling chart for adults. Enhance awareness, communication, and resilience with mood charts and emotion charts.
How to Become a Cycle-Breaking Parent in 4 Steps

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How to Become a Cycle-Breaking Parent in 4 Steps

by Guest Author on May 30 2022
Unlike many of our parents who repressed, denied, ignored, or shamed their own feelings, resulting in abusive explosions and emotional neglect, becoming a cycle breaker means that we commit to FACE-ing our emotions with clarity and deep compassion. Here's how to use FACE (Feel, Amplify, Connect, and Embrace), a 4-step process, to break cycles.
Helping Your Kids Process Tragic News

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Helping Your Kids Process Tragic News

by Ashley Patek on May 25 2022
In different ways, we will have conversations with our children about the tragedy that took place and find the resources we need to protect, heal, and grow. We will do our best to prepare them, to arm our babies with love and knowledge and safety. Here are some tips on having these and conversations and resources to support and educate ourselves and our kids. 
Parenting DUI's Affect A Child's Self-Worth

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Parenting DUI's Affect A Child's Self-Worth

by Ashley Patek on May 24 2022
In all of our loving intent, we sometimes commit parenting DUI's, which can send our children into a protective response. Here are 3 ways to break the cycle, not only for your child but for your inner child, too.
Two Words That Soothe A Child’s Heart

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Two Words That Soothe A Child’s Heart

by Rebecca Eanes on May 24 2022
Our connection matters. Our children feel it. They need it. They need to know that, no matter what transpired today, no matter what was said, no matter what was spilled or knocked over or broken or uttered, we are good.
7 Parts Of The Parenting Pie

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7 Parts Of The Parenting Pie

by Rebecca Eanes on May 24 2022
At its core, parenting is about relationships, and in our search for the perfect discipline tricks, we've lost sight of that. Here are 7 pieces to the "parenting pie" that shape your child’s formative years. 
10 Ways To Get Your Kids Talking About Their Feelings

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10 Ways To Get Your Kids Talking About Their Feelings

by Ashley Patek on May 24 2022
It can be hard to connect when our children are reluctant to share. Here are some tips to help your children want to talk.
5 Reasons Kids Misbehave And How To Respond

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5 Reasons Kids Misbehave And How To Respond

by Ashley Patek on May 17 2022
Here are five common reasons our kids misbehave and some ideas on how to respond for a more peaceful, connected home. 
What To Do When Positive Parenting Isn't Working

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What To Do When Positive Parenting Isn't Working

by Rebecca Eanes on May 16 2022
Sometimes parents say that positive parenting “isn’t working” for them, and when that is the case, it’s important to explore why before giving up. Here are some reasons why and 5 things to do when you feel like positive parenting isn't working for your family. 
The Trap of Conventional Discipline

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Conventional Discipline Doesn't Align With Child Development. Here's What To Do Instead.

by Rebecca Eanes on May 16 2022
As well-meaning parents, we second-guess ourselves instead of trusting our inner wisdom. We often feel the pressure to raise a “good” kid and be a “good” parent, and thus fall into the trap of conventional parenting. Here's how to escape the cycle. 
Parent Children, Not Labels

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Parent Children, Not Labels

by Guest Author on May 11 2022
It happens subconsciously, but it happens. Our brain judges and labels every input we receive. And since parenting offers us a constant and endless stream of input, at some point, we stop parenting young human beings and start parenting labels instead. Here's how to break the cycle. 
Creating Positive And Comforting Rhythms That Build Relationships

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Creating Positive And Comforting Rhythms That Build Relationships

by Rebecca Eanes on May 11 2022
We are living in busy days where heart-to-heart connection is suffering. Here are 4 loving rituals to enhance connection with your children. 
My Child Morphed! What To Do When Big Emotions And Behaviors Take Over.

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My Child Morphed! What To Do When Big Emotions And Behaviors Take Over.

by Ashley Patek on May 11 2022
Is it just me or does something happen to our children when they turn three, four and five? Like all of the sudden emotions are more potent and behaviors are more exasperating. Here's why, plus 4 tips to help your child's nervous system regulate amidst all of these changes. 
10 Tough Emotions Parents Feel But Don't Talk About

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10 Tough Emotions Parents Feel But Don't Talk About

by Ashley Patek on May 10 2022
Here are 10 feelings you may be feeling as a parent. There’s a good chance you aren’t talking about these feelings because they are the ones we fear others will judge us for, and they are the feelings we criticize ourselves for. It is when we notice and share those feelings that we find our way back to ourselves.
Why You Don’t Need to Hide Your Feelings From Your Kids

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Why You Don’t Need To Hide Your Feelings From Your Kids

by Guest Author on May 09 2022
Often in the world of respectful parenting, there is this idea that parenting with intention means always being calm and happy with our kids. This is a fallacy. Here's why, and what to do instead. 
Do I Need a Parenting Coach?

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Do I Need A Parenting Coach?

by Rebecca Eanes on May 09 2022
Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenting lately? Perhaps a bit lost? It’s no secret that this parenting gig is tricky. Here are some reasons why you may benefit from a parenting coach.
3 Effective Ways to Separate Your Identity From Your Emotions

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3 Effective Ways to Separate Your Identity From Your Emotions

by Rebecca Eanes on May 02 2022
Whatever you are facing today, I hope you know you are more than your current struggle. You are fierce and brave. You are enough. You are a warrior.
How To Rediscover Emotions That Were Suppressed In Childhood

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How To Rediscover Emotions That Were Suppressed In Childhood

by Ashley Patek on May 02 2022
Sometimes all that we need is a safe place to feel, except we don’t know how to feel a full spectrum of emotions because we were taught not to, and even if we did feel, we lack the language to communicate those feelings. Here's how to change the narrative not only for our mental health but our kids' too. 
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Undone

by Suzanne Tucker on May 01 2022
What if I was done? Complete. Leaving me incomplete. Longing to be a work in progress. Round around the edges. Potential yet realized.